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Etiology of the pain-dysfunction syndrome
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According to the psychophysiologic theory, masticatory muscle spasm is the primary factor in myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome as mentioned in this paper, and emotional rather than mechanical factors are the prime etiologic agents in stimulating chronic oral habits that produce muscle fatigue.Abstract:
According to the psychophysiologic theory, masticatory muscle spasm is the primary factor in the myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome. Emotional, rather than mechanical, factors are the prime etiologic agents in stimulating chronic oral habits that produce muscle fatigue.read more
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A Syndrome of Ear and Sinus Symptoms Dependent upon Disturbed Function of the Temporomandibular Joint
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The TMJ pain-dysfunction syndrome: heterogeneity of the patient population
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